Description
This extraordinary memoir chronicles the unconventional childhood of Jeannette Walls, raised by brilliant yet deeply dysfunctional parents. Her charismatic father, a dreamer who promised a magnificent glass castle, battled alcoholism, while her free-spirited mother shunned domesticity, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Despite the constant upheaval and poverty, Jeannette and her siblings learned resilience and resourcefulness, navigating a world where love and chaos intertwined. Walls's unflinching narrative explores themes of family loyalty, the pursuit of dreams, and the enduring power of hope against overwhelming odds.
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paperback
Scribner
Published Jan 17, 2006
304 pages
ISBN: 9780743247542
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Details
First Published
2005
Language
eng
Featured in Challenges
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls.